Description
This easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl is packed with quick and simple dinner ideas while bringing together juicy grilled shrimp and colorful fresh vegetables in one healthy bowl. It is one of the best meals for busy weeknight dinner plans and meanwhile it also works beautifully for meal prep and casual summer party tables. Every bite feels fresh and satisfying and the homemade shrimp seasoning gives this bowl a bright and bold flavor everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and meanwhile drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the top before sprinkling smoked paprika garlic powder salt and black pepper across the surface. Toss everything together until the shrimp become glossy and lightly orange from the seasoning and meanwhile the shrimp curl naturally and overlap unevenly in the bowl.
- Spread the seasoned shrimp across a hot grilling surface and meanwhile allow the shrimp to cook until the edges become pink and slightly curled. Flip the shrimp once and meanwhile the second side develops scattered charred spots with glossy juices collecting around the shrimp in a loose uneven pattern.
- Spoon fluffy white rice into serving bowls and meanwhile scatter corn cherry tomatoes shredded cabbage and sliced avocado across the surface in casual sections. The colorful vegetables create contrast against the rice and meanwhile the avocado slices rest unevenly beside the bright corn and tomatoes.
- Place the grilled shrimp over the prepared bowls and meanwhile scatter chopped cilantro over the top for a fresh finish. The shrimp sit unevenly over the vegetables with visible charred edges and meanwhile the bright herbs and colorful toppings create a homemade bowl ready to serve.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning so the spices cling better and meanwhile the shrimp develop deeper char while cooking.
- Use warm freshly cooked rice because it absorbs the shrimp juices better and keeps the bowl comforting and filling.
- Slice the avocado just before serving so it stays bright and creamy and meanwhile the bowl looks fresh and colorful.
- Scatter the vegetables loosely across the bowl instead of arranging perfectly so the final dish keeps a homemade feel.
Storage: Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container and meanwhile keep the rice and vegetables in separate containers for the freshest texture. The grilled shrimp stay flavorful for up to three days in the refrigerator and meanwhile the smoky seasoning deepens slightly overnight. Keep avocado separate whenever possible and meanwhile slice fresh avocado before serving leftovers to avoid browning. Reheat the shrimp and rice gently before assembling the bowls again and meanwhile leave the vegetables cold and crisp for contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 185mg